Goole

British

/ ɡuːl /

noun

an inland port in NE England, in the East Riding of Yorkshire at the confluence of the Ouse and Don Rivers, 75 km (47 miles) from the North Sea. Pop: 18 741 (2001)

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One was Elizabeth Nelson, from Pollington, near Goole, who claimed sanctuary in the second year of the reign of Henry VIII.

From BBC ● Dec. 25, 2024

Siemens is also developing its own battery-only trains at its factory in Goole, Yorkshire.

From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2024

Lindsey and Darren Ramskill from Goole in East Yorkshire went to six out of England's seven matches and experienced packed trains, stop-start services and poor communication.

From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2024

Both girls, who gave live evidence to the four-day hearing in Goole, East Yorkshire, were described by the panel as "honest and credible" witnesses.

From BBC ● Feb. 27, 2023

"Eigh! just don't he wish that he might!" laughed Goole.

From Master Skylark by John Bennett

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